Comfort and function
- Rubbing or pain in jeans, leggings or swimwear
- Discomfort when cycling, running or riding
- Labia pulled inward or pinched during sex
- Irritation or difficulty keeping the area clean
Your body, your choice, your design
Labiaplasty in Gangnam, Seoul, designed by women for comfort and confidence
Labiaplasty is surgery that reshapes the labia, most often by reducing labia minora that are long, uneven or uncomfortable. At Sinsoe Women's Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, it is planned and performed by female OB-GYNs, with an English-speaking coordinator from your first message to your follow-up. Labia minora surgery usually takes about 1 hour under local or sedation anesthesia, and you go home the same day after about 30 minutes of rest. Your doctor plans the shape together with the labia majora, clitoral hood and perineum, so the result looks natural as a whole.
- Same-day discharge
- All-female doctors
- Laser incision, fine sutures
- Local or sedation anesthesia
- 4 min from Eonju Station, Exit 7
- ~1 h typical surgery time for the labia minora
- 30 min rest before you go home the same day
- 4 wks before sex again
- 5 female doctors on one team
The basics
What is labiaplasty?
Labiaplasty is an umbrella term for surgery on the vulvar lips. Most often it means reducing the inner lips (labia minora), but it can also include the outer lips (labia majora) and the skin fold over the clitoris (clitoral hood).
Women choose it for different reasons: rubbing or pain in tight clothes, during sport or sex, trouble with hygiene, asymmetry after childbirth or aging, or simply feeling self-conscious. Labia come in many normal shapes and sizes, so surgery is always your own choice, never a medical must.
At Sinsoe, the design aims for balance rather than a single standard look. The clinic reports more than 25 years of experience in female genital surgery and more than 30,000 labiaplasties.
What it can involve Parts a labiaplasty can address
- Long, thick or uneven labia minora
- Darker or irregular edges of the inner lips
- Excess skin of the clitoral hood
- Sagging or wrinkled labia majora
- Lost volume of the labia majora
- A previous labiaplasty that needs revision
What it is not
- It is not vaginal tightening. For that, see vaginoplasty.
- It does not change the inside of the vagina or treat dryness.
Is it right for you?
Who considers labiaplasty in Seoul?
Good candidates are healthy adult women with a clear personal reason and realistic expectations. Your doctor will also tell you honestly if she thinks you do not need surgery.
How you feel about your body
- Clear asymmetry between the two sides
- Changes after childbirth, weight change or menopause
- Feeling self-conscious with a partner or in swimwear
- Wish to correct a past surgery elsewhere
Good to know before you decide
- Cosmetic genital surgery is generally done only for adults, aged 18 or over, as good practice
- Surgery is usually planned when you are not pregnant and not in an active infection
- Smoking and some blood thinners slow healing, so tell your doctor
If you have pain, itching or sores rather than a shape concern, see a doctor first. An infection or skin condition may be the real cause.
Your options
Types of labiaplasty
Many women need only one part treated. Others combine two in one session. Your doctor suggests a plan after examining you.
Labia minora reduction
Reduces and reshapes the inner lips with laser incision and fine sutures, keeping a natural edge. See labia minora reduction.
Rubbing, asymmetryClitoral hood reduction
Removes extra skin folds around the clitoris, often in the same session, so the area looks balanced after minora surgery. See clitoral hood reduction.
Bulky upper areaLabia majora surgery
Removes sagging skin of the outer lips, or restores lost volume with filler or your own fat. See labia majora reduction.
Sagging or volume loss Step by step
Your labiaplasty day in Gangnam
Most women come for the consultation, have surgery the same day or on a planned date, and go home a few hours later.
- 1 Message us in English On WhatsApp. Tell us what bothers you, your travel dates and any health conditions.
- 2 Check in on 2F Bring your passport or Alien Registration Card. Reception and the OB-GYN clinic are on the 2nd floor.
- 3 Design with a female doctor She examines you, listens to what you want and draws the plan with you. You can ask to see it before you agree.
- 4 Surgery, about 1 hour In the B2 surgery center, under local or sedation anesthesia. A laser is used for incision and fine sutures close the edges.
- 5 Rest and go home About 30 minutes in a private recovery room on 5F, then home with aftercare instructions and a check-up date.
How to prepare
- Avoid booking during your period if you can.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, including aspirin and supplements.
- Stop smoking for as long as possible before and after.
- Wear loose, soft clothes and bring sanitary pads.
Will it hurt?
You should not feel pain during surgery because of the anesthesia. Afterwards, swelling and soreness are normal for several days, and you get pain medicine to take home.
The clinic offers optional healing support, such as infrared care and autologous stem-cell or PRP injections. Your doctor will explain whether these make sense for you.
After surgery
Labiaplasty recovery and risks
Healing is usually smooth, but it is still surgery. Here is a typical timeline and the risks to know.
First week
Swelling, soreness, light spotting
Rest, keep the area clean and dry, wear loose underwear. Most women return to desk work within a few days.
2 to 4 weeks
Swelling settles
Avoid tight clothes, cycling, swimming and baths. Stitches dissolve or are removed at a check-up.
After 4 weeks
Back to normal life
Sex and full exercise are usually fine after your doctor checks the wound. The final shape settles over a few months.
Possible risks
Not common, but real
Bleeding, infection, wound opening, asymmetry, scarring, changes in sensation, and in some cases a revision.
Your doctor will explain which risks apply to your plan before you sign a consent form.
Expats & visitors
Getting labiaplasty in Korea as a foreigner
Many women from abroad have this surgery in Seoul. Plan your trip so you have time to heal and get checked.
Easy follow-up
Bring your Alien Registration Card. You can come back for wound checks whenever you need them.
Stay about a week
Most women can fly a few days after surgery, but staying 5 to 7 days allows a wound check before you leave. Bring loose clothes for the flight.
Follow-up from abroad
Send questions or photos to the coordinator on WhatsApp. Ask for an English medical certificate if your doctor at home needs details.
Quick answers
Labiaplasty in Seoul: common questions
Where can I get labiaplasty in Gangnam with an English-speaking doctor?
Sinsoe Women's Clinic at 537 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul offers labiaplasty by female OB-GYNs with an English-speaking coordinator. It is a 4-minute walk from Eonju Station Exit 7 (Line 9). Book a consultation on WhatsApp at +82-10-9517-5719.
How much does labiaplasty cost in Seoul?
The cost depends on which parts are treated, the anesthesia and any healing support you choose. The coordinator gives you an estimate after your consultation.
Is labiaplasty painful?
You should not feel pain during surgery under local or sedation anesthesia. Soreness and swelling for several days afterwards are normal and controlled with medicine.
How long is labiaplasty recovery?
Most women go back to desk work within a few days. Sex, tight clothes and intense exercise usually wait about 4 weeks.
Can I have labia minora and clitoral hood surgery together?
Yes. They are often combined in one session so the whole area looks balanced. Your doctor will tell you if this suits you.
Will labiaplasty affect sensation?
The design aims to protect sensitive tissue, and most women notice no lasting change. Temporary numbness or sensitivity can happen, and a lasting change in sensation is a rare risk.
Can tourists get labiaplasty in Seoul?
Yes. Visitors pay as self-pay patients. Plan to stay about a week so you can have a wound check before flying home.
Are all the doctors female?
Yes. Every doctor at Sinsoe Women's Clinic is a woman.
Ready when you are
Book your labiaplasty consultation in Gangnam, Seoul
Send a message in English with what you'd like to change and your travel dates. A coordinator replies and arranges a private consultation with a female doctor.
Sinsoe Women's Clinic
537 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06126, South KoreaEonju Station Exit 7 (4 min) · Yeoksam Station Exit 6 (5 min)
| Mon & Fri | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue, Wed, Thu | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |